The Alabama Shakes have arrived with their fantastic debut album, Boys & Girls. A cross between youthful rock ‘n’ roll energy and aching blues tales of life, loss and love.
The rootsy sound you hear when listening to this album perfectly depicts where the band came from. Each member has a love for a different type of music and they are far from manufactured, which gives them a cool edge, which in turn makes you cool for listening to them. (I’m quite sure that’s how it works). One thing that is consistent throughout and possibly the focal point of the album, is the intensely heartfelt vocal performances from front woman, Brittany Howard.
Can you say California soul? Los Angeles band, Electric Guest ooze cool in their video for their very catchy track This Head I Hold. I think they might be one of my new favourite bands (yes the list is long) but still! It is perfect music for the summer season and definitely transports a girl from the cloudy London suburbs to the sun drenched beaches of California. Is that just me?
They have Danger Mouse producing their debut album, Mondo which should result in an interesting album. But don’t think of them as a one trick pony, take a listen to the tracks below as well and you will get an overall vibe for the band. I personally can’t wait for the debut album out on 23rd April.
You can go ahead and download that song for free if you like it. The band is fronted by a double bass playing, vocalising songstress called Polly Perry. They are doing a scattering of shows in the UK through October and November.
